Google gives in to users’ complaints over AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search feature
The option appears on the Google Photos Search screen and lets users pick which experience they want.
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection for politicians, government officials, and journalists
YouTube’s AI deepfake detection tool is becoming available to politicians, journalists, and officials, letting them flag unauthorized likenesses for removal.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down
Bluesky’s board will search for a replacement while Graber becomes Chief Innovation Officer.
Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier
Periwinkle offers managed hosting for AT Protocol users who want social media accounts on their own domains, with backups, storage, and migration tools.
X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products
An ad test on X promotes Musk’s Starlink beneath original content.
Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle
Claude’s app is now seeing more new installs than ChatGPT and is growing its daily active users.
X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards
X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.
Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage
Lawyers say Meta’s marketing materials promised privacy and user control over sharing footage. But an investigation found that subcontractors are reviewing footage from customers’ glasses.
Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z
Match Group eliminates the COO role as CEO Spencer Rascoff has been managing operations.
Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20%
Google has dropped its commission, charging a 20% service fee and an optional 5% to use its billing services. It will also offer a new process for third-party app stores.